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Sagebrush Lizard
Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The Sagebrush Lizard is a very small
lizard and is not very often kept as a pet. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Sceloporus graciosus |
| Lifespan: |
3 to 5 years |
| Average Size: |
3 to 4 inches |
| Origin: |
Western North America |
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Feeding |
As mentioned above the Sagebrush Lizard is very small
and thus cannot be fed large insects. Feed it small
crickets, mealworks and waxworms.
Sagebrush Lizards will usually drink from a dish so
you must provide them a small dish of water that is
changed daily to ensure it is clean. |
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Habitat |
| Lighting: |
Full-spectrum fluorescent light will be needed
to provide much needed UVB light rays for your Sagebrush
lizard. |
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| Physical Design: |
Sagebrush lizards like to climb so give them plenty
of plants that they can climb on. They will also
require areas that have cover so they can hide. |
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| Size: |
A 2 foot cubic enclosure is large enough for Sagebrush
lizards as they are relatively small. |
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| Substrate: |
Sand is good to use as a substrate for these lizards
because occasionally they dig a hole and bury themselves
in the sand while they sleep. |
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| Temperature: |
The optimal temperature for Sagebrush lizards
is 80 degrees F to 85 degrees F. |
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